Although years ago it was quite common for popular movies and series to end up having their own game, today the most common is the opposite. It is very common that popular game sagas or titles that have had great success among gamers now have an adaptation to the big screen, with a series in which its main plot is shown.
While collecting series based on video games It is quite large, there are works considered to be the best. Some have been very successful even with people who had not previously played the title they are based on, and have even introduced many others to these games already considered global successes.
Best Series Based On Video Games
The witcher
Based on the popular role-playing saga, The Witcher series arrived at the end of 2019 via the Netflix platform. This is made up of 8 episodes which tell the story of Geralt of Rivia, played by famous actor Henry Cavill. Its second season is scheduled for 2021, the result of the success it has enjoyed since its premiere.
Release year: 2019
Platforms on which it is available: Netflix
Alien: Isolated Digital Series
If the Alien films were the inspiration for the creation of the game Alien Isolation, they were the inspiration for the development of the animated series Alien: Isolation Digital Series. This series currently available on YouTube, is composed of 7 episodes and was designed by much of the cast who worked on the popular video game.
Release year: 2019
Platforms on which it is available: Youtube
Castlevania
The Castlevania video game series has had its own adaptation to the big screen through an animated series. This adaptation was made by Netflix so it’s only available on this platform but it hasn’t hurt when it comes to becoming a hit. Currently, the series has already 3 seasons and a fourth has already been confirmed which does not yet have a release date.
Release year: 2017
Platforms on which it is available: Netflix
The dogma of the Dragon
In an animated series of 7 episodes we can know the main story of the popular Dragon’s Dogma role-playing game. This series is only available on the Netflix platform, it follows the story of an Arisen who must live in different situations until he faces the dragon, as players were to do in the original 2012 game.
Release year: 2020
Platforms on which it is available: Netflix
Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV
The Final Fantasy XV game has its own anime adaptation available both on its official YouTube channel and on Crunchyroll. This adaptation is formed by 5 episodes maximum 15 minutes during which more details about Noctis and his traveling companions are displayed. The series originally had the vocals in Japanese, but it has subtitles available in different languages.
The devil can cry
In 2007, an adaptation of the game saga Devil May Cry was released into an animated series. Although this series had already aired years ago, Netflix included it in its anime collection after the release of Devil May Cry 5 in 2019. This series is originally made up of 12 chapters and tells the story of Dante and how he is responsible for eliminating different demons using his abilities.
Release year: 2007
Platforms on which it is available: Netflix
DOTA: Dragon Blood
It is 2D animation with 3D detail that is part of the DOTA 2 franchise, establishing its framework and universe in the same that is presented in the video game. The series tells the story of Davion, a dragon knight tasked with confronting these same beasts to prevent the inhabitants from being eaten by them. Of course, in this story you will not be alone, but there is also Princess Mirana, who will have to go on an important mission to recover some lotuses stolen from her goddess.
Release year: 2021
Platforms on which it is available: Netflix
The world ends with you: animation
The role-playing video game has found its place in the world of series. In fact, this same is present in the series since it is a script adapted from the game. Of course, the proposal presents options much more modern than what has been seen to date in the game, including using smartphones to donate a feeling of being closer to what is seen
Release year: 2021
Platforms on which it is available: Funimation
Next versions
The Cuphead series!
The funny characters of Cuphead they couldn’t miss the opportunity to create their own series. Depending on the style of animation, we have before us a striking and surprising proposal. Although yes, it looks like offerings and mini-games in their curious way will be very present.
Release year: 2021
Platforms on which it will be available: Netflix
The last of us
Action The Last of Us promises to look great in series. With well-chosen actors and action that will look great, we have a proposal that will transfer the dramatic story present in video games to the real action. Of course, for now with no confirmation date we can hang on to.
Release year: To determine
Platforms on which it will be available: HBO
Anime Tomb Raider
If the adventures of Tomb Raider look great in video games, Why aren’t they going to do it in the anime? The Tomb Raider series set up for its Netflix premiere by following in Lara Croft’s footsteps in a kind of reboot of the latest video game trilogy. A great proposal that promises to give us a Lara from the start
Release year: To determine
Platforms on which it will be available: Netflix
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